European shares fall at the start of trading
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At a glance
- European shares fell at the start of trading in a subdued session.
- Higher oil prices after new US-Iranian attacks increased inflation concerns and supported expectations of a possible ECB rate hike later in the week.
European stock markets opened lower in subdued trading as investors responded to rising oil prices following new US-Iranian attacks.
The increase in oil prices heightened concerns about inflation. It also strengthened expectations that the European Central Bank could raise interest rates later this week.
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